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G195 UJD

1989 Mercedes-benz 420

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

161,808 mi
Last recorded161,808 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2011
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 420104,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG195 UJD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2011 161,808 miles

nearside front tyre contacts suspension arm on full lock.

offside front tyre contacts coil spring on full lock.

Fail 1 Nov 2011 161,808 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

nearside front tyre contacts suspension arm on full lock.

offside front tyre contacts coil spring on full lock.

Pass 27 Mar 2009 159,927 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 155,402 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 150,037 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 143,937 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 420?

Based on 24,311 MOT tests across 2,343 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
809
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
2,343
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 577
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 565
brake binding 530
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 479
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G195 UJD is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 104,245 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 420 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 647 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G195 UJD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 420 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 37 years old, this Mercedes-benz 420 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G195 UJD registered?

G195 UJD is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 2 October 1989.

Is G195 UJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for G195 UJD shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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